Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Me Again [Blu-ray]



Definitely One of the Funniest Christian Movies I've Ever Seen
Christian Comedy -- that's a mostly untapped movie genre with unlimited potential. And yet the newly released Me Again has to be placed at or near the top of this list of humor-filled faith-based films. I found myself laughing again and again throughout this film that was at times downright goofy and yet at other times more meaningful than I expected. We all need to spend more time thinking through what life is really like for the people around us who are broken and hurting in so many ways, instead of dismissing, judging, or ignoring them. It's time to reach out and make a difference in people's lives, helping them fall more in love with our Savior! Lots of chuckles, smiles, and a great message -- what more could you ask for in a movie that the whole family will enjoy?

Inspiring Without Being Preachy
There are a lot of Christian movies that have Christian beliefs as the main theme, and then develop plots around those themes. What is nice about this movie is that it focuses on a main theme and adds a few (thankfully subtle) Christian elements to support that theme, but elements that can actually be considered universal. In other words, you don't have to be Christian to appreciate the movie, and the movie certainly doesn't attempt to get you to become a Christian. It is really just a good, solid, movie that holds one's interest from start to finish. It has some really powerful scenes, and it has an important, universal message that will speak to people of all faiths. It is a movie that everyone in the family can - and should - watch, particularly people who question the value and purpose of their lives. In sum, this movie can really make a difference in people's lives - regardless of their faith (or lack of it).

I just don't get the glowing reviews
I rent or buy a lot of "family-friendly" movies. Some time ago, I bought this movie,(cheap), at a pawn shop. I tried hard to watch it but became bored and irritated by the plot after about half an hour. Maybe this film gets seriously resurrected later on but I couldn't take more than a half an hour. The "minister" in this film was a slob and a pathetic excuse for a man of God. Again, maybe he gets revolutionized later on but the acting and the plot during the first half hour were, for me, about as bad as it gets.

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